Guest speaker, Australian Olympic gold medallist, Kerri Pottharst, entertained 170 people at Newcastle City Hall, when she walked on broken glass to show how commitment, vision, and mental strength could overcome fear to achieve sporting success.

Triathlete, Laura Harris was announced the Sports Person of the Year. Among her achievements, Laura won the 18-24 Ironman 70.3 event in Port Macquarie and then went on to represent Australia in the World 70.3 Championships last year.